LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10550, 5 February 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Most of the crops on the Taratahi plains liave now been harvested. An unusually largo number of Australian tourists 'are visiting the Cold La,kes district season. It is estimated that the trial sur T vey of the Wianganui-Raetihi -railway route will cost £2OOO. There are about 1500 acres of bush to'be. burned in the Alfredton. district this season. ' Pimples Off in Two Days.— LaxoTonic Pills removed an unsightly patch of pimples from .my face, writes Mrs Sophie Henderson, 12, Reilby Street, Enmore, New South Wales, which for two months had resisted every possible remedy. After trying almost every medicine I finally used Laxo-Tonic Pills, and after taking them according to directions, the pimples began to dry up, and in 48 hours came away when I was washing, leaving the skin perfectly clear and clean. Obtainable everywhere. Price IOJd and Is sd„

The annual prize-giving took place at St. Matthew's Sunday School yesterday.

Tho new band rotunda at Carterton is to be officially opened on Thursday next.

Two lads have ?>een convicted at Palraerston North of stealing sacramental wine from the Methodist Church and tho Mission Ha 11.

The New Zealand Federation of Labour now lias between 15,000 and 16,000 'members. Two j-ears ago its inemibens'hip was not more than 4000. The tender of Messrs S. Luke and Co., Ltd., at £1375, lias been accepted for the erection'of the tower for the new lighthouse at Castlepoint. Tho new public hall at Ilmraua was opened on Friday evening last with a *ball. Visitors -were present"from all parts of the district, and a most enjoyable time was spent.

The Masterton South Brass Band will (weather permitting) render a programme of music in Chapel and fienall streets this evening. A collection will be taken up in aid of the inI st>ru<ment fund. The New Zealand Loan and MerI cantile Agency Co., Masterton, report having sold Mr 8. N. Barton's "Clifton Grove", property to Mr Charles Bennett, of Hawke's Bay. For having stuck a' pin , intto the sensitive portion of the anatomy of a No-License enthusiast on election night, the wife of a .Manaia hotelkeeper was called upon last week to I pay 20s counsel's fee.

I According to the Wyndham jpapeiy I the grass grub is still very,much in evidence in the south. At'present it is in the insect stage, and is attacking tlhe turnip, in the Tough leaf, on the wing. The pest can be seen plentifully aibout the turnip drills. Entries are coming in ' remarkably, well for the Masterton A. and P. Ase sociation/'s annual show, to be held on February 20th and 21st. The entry of sheep promises to be particularly strong. Late entries will be revived vup'till 'next Satnr<fojy ;;< ''■''•'"«,* ';':'''' ; The tprice .paid for pea-picking in Nelson is Is per half-sack, and the average picker picks from five to eight half-sacks per day. In exceptional cases this has been far exceeded. During this season on© youth is reported rto have picked fifteen half-sacks in one day, and a girl is reported to have picked thirteen half-sacks on each of two successive days. . v: , ;

Mosterton anglers are having* poor ?P o r t jus* now, thV : %i'ilg: too ;ld«r- ; for" ■ fisßing;''

: ' Deer 1 are Very numerous this season in the country, to the east of Master ton, and settlers are complaining of the depredations to their turnip crops.

! The AUredton. correspondent of the Express states that farmers are beginning to look with apprehension upon a, neft- thistle which has made its appearance during the last fevv -years,' and which has spread with such idifcy that on sonievfat'ms acres may:, be seen... It is generally dubbed tine "wind" or "star" thistle, yet none appear to know its true name At the Hawke's'Bay ram fair on Friday, Mr A. J. Cooper, of Masterton, sold five two-shear Border Leicester flock rams at ligns, and Mr W. J. Cooper five at lfgns. Mr .W. Rayner sold five shearling Lincoln rams at 4-Jgns, five at 4Jgns, and four at 4gns. ! A considerable number of Wairarapa rams were brought back unsold. I It may not be generally known that the Mastertort Borough Council possesses a reserve of several hundred acres on tlho Eketahuna-Alfredton road. This resale contains-several valuable metal-piSs,': and a suggestion has been, made that it should be sold to the local bodies in the Eketahuna distract-' proceeds dented to the development of t^eJMasfceiton-Park. As showing horw profitable the present season is proving to Hawera suppliers,'Mr Buckeridige supplies the following figures to the Eltham Argus. While the output of cheese up to the present from the Hawera factory is greater than, in the corresponding period last year, the prices per cwt. realised for the various shipments have 1 also been higher than those realised" I laafc season: 12s 3d, 13s, 14s 3d for I and 12s 6d for coloured, 15s for [ K'hdte, and 12s 6d for coloured. To judge from the numlber of 'shooting men with abrasions on their noses at the Waiwaakaiho range the day, saysan.exchange, the uninitiated would think ttiat .'the championship- [ belt and teams match were decided by fisticuffs. ..Such, .however, was not the .■'case.-'': All the competitors use" the, new 8.5.A., aperture sight, and they get the sight night up to their nasal organ so as to get a better shot. The recoil of the gun gives the competitor a knock, and this happening, say, 40 times a day, soon removes any superfhious epidermis. Our readers are reminded that the Fedlding A. and P. show ifcakes place on Tuesday and Wednesday next, 6th and 7th insts. Record entries have been received in alt classes, and this year's effort of the Association dhould easily eclipse any previous filhow held by them. There are two post entry competitions, sheaf-tossing and sheepshearing, both of which shoxild draw good entries and lie interesting to the public. Oattle sections have filled extremely well,, necessitating the erection of sixty new pens, and sheep entries are an. easy i;ecord. Every available inch of ground has been taken up for machinery and side shows, so that the youngsters will' have as good a time as their elders. | Excursion fares are available for both days, and the only factor to be contended with now is the wea/fcher—which gives every promise of being fine. IT YOU HAVE " A Oough, CJold, Nose, Throat, or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bowel, or Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, USE SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT; 5 drops in a tablespoon water. Remember, you cannot expect the goou effects from any sort of euoalyptua. SANDER'S EXTRACT CURES because it contains ethereaJ and antasoptio substances not contained ijt., other Eucalyptus products. The^e 1 latter, made by persons ignorant'.in chemistry, and provided with fancy names and labeh by trading oono«rns "ho do not know what they oontaia£'' :r; have caused grievous barm, and a death has resulted from their use, Ejo not apply an ointment to a sore. It keeps back the secretion. To wounds, bruises,. Bprains, bums, ulcers, n'iA o+Knr =kit) troublpe APPLY SANDER'S EXTRACT; 15 imps iu a labieHp.im of olive oil.' The otfflct will surprise you. BAN-. DER'S EXTRACT HEALS becaue* it is f Tf>pd from the irntaung t*r--containftd in ocner eucalyptus preparation. It heats wnen o'A■>r« irritate. Insist upon the Renunj* MaNIHU(TT'oa; vpt! pvrr »rr. »r,.» »«• will derive the l*»nefit.

Milking cheques at Stratford last month totalled £22,000.

There are 24 .patients in the Masterton Hospital at present.

The latest 'return for the Worksop dredge is 69ozs. Tdwts. for 130 hours. There are 100 men engaged at the Wainkawa freezing works at the present time.

Mules are likely to becomo comimon in the North Auckland districts .for transport purposes. A sum of. £lO 7s was taken at the sacred concert in Masterton last evening, in aid of Mr W. Reeves. The ratepayers of ArondoJe have, by a large majority, decided against unimproved value rating in their district.

Fish are said to bo extremely plentiful this season in North Auckland waters, and some splendid hauls are reported. Trout are very plentiful in the Mangatairere stream'. Baskets of 14, 8 and fish were landed by local anglers yesterday. It is stated that the poor demand for rains at the Hawke's Bay ram fair last week was due to the fact that a drought has been experienced in the East Coast districts of late.

Owing to "the inability of several of its .members to get away, the Masterton Municipal Brass Band has decided not to take part in the band contest at Gisborne this month.

A party of Mastertonians who climbed Mt. Holdsworfh yesterday report that the track is in excellent order. The clear atmosphere enabled them to distinctly outline Mt. Egmbni, and Cook Strait could also be seen.

Considerable sums were last week paid to the Maoris at Kaikohe in. connection wrfih the syndicate purchase of land contiguous to the proposed railway station. It is anticipated that when the North Auckland Main Trunk line reaches, Kaikohe, that town willspeedily North in point of population and importance..^ A number of spurious half-crowns are said to be in circulation in Auckland at present. A lady tendered one of these counterfeit coins to a tram conductor the other day, but tihe latter detected it. The passenger stated thiait she had just previously received the coin as change at a shop in the city. During the'past, week .the Waingawa .freezing works put' through.close,upon jOjOOO sheep, - • -being ; the the opening.of the works! v.lt is,ex-: pected that, oh:account' of,the,.' >d<ry • weather, stock will come in more freely during the next month or two.

The picnic held by the Knox and Lansdwvne Sunday Schools on the Solway grounds on Saturday last was largely attended. The weather was ; delightfully fine, and the grounds were a picture to behold. The usual sports and games were indulged in, 'mind a most -enjoyable .outing was

"'spent. '■ V 1 "" ' The Bahiatua Chamber of Commerce is in a moribund condition;.. After two attempts had been made, the annual meeting was held on Friday last. Members present comajiented strongly upon the apathy displayed by business people, and, after discussing the prospects of the; Pongaroa trade being diverted, they adjourned until vthe 14th: inst., ia that ■: a larger attendance might be secured. The meetings held in Murray's Hall, Masterton, yesterday, in connection with the Baptist Church, were of a powerful character, the evening meeting being f particularly impressive as

Pastor Swinerd prearihed on the sub- | jeet of "Is there a Hell ?" At 11 a.m. I t&G I 'same speaker spoke on Christians' wnversicai. The prayie^.meeting was -annou'ijoed f0r.7.30 pM. next Wednesday at 20, Miriam: Street. Pastor Swinerd will continue the some -topic next Snwday evening. j The present dairying season haa proved a record, for not only have the, exports for each month been for the '■■■ most part greater than ..for the corre-, j spending months of any other season, but the prices at Homo have ruled - higher. During the past fortnight 24,053 half hundred-weight boxes have, ] gone up to Auckland for export, and this, calculated at 131s per jnmdred- I weight, totals £72,223. The corre--1 spending shipment last year was 18,810. / . ; ' '■". The condition of the labour market is as active as' evet*. Large. enquiries are being made for han'esb, and geri/eral farm hands, while milkers are riot to be obtained. There is also in scarcity | of" young girls as housework assistants, I but now that the holidays are over the i brisk demand which characterised the conditions previously for domes*ic(s, , hiais (slackened considerably, although a few ienquiries are still being made. Grass seed itShreshing will commence about the end of next week, and that will give employment .to a number of men "released from,/shearing operations. Prospects in the various trades are also, bright at present, and factories are working full time .""Southland Daily News. Says the Southland Daily News: — From enquiries made recently by one of our staff we are credibly inforan-

Ed tlmt the general feeling in the country districts of Southland is favourable to the territorial sdheme of : training' now being coniimenced. One officer in the Western District, who cornjmiandls a very widely scattered unit, states that he has been all over Ihis district now. and though'the men drafted to his 'command include all classes from well-to-do-squatters' sons to cowiboys and casual labourers, he Was not yet heard one growl from them about the time they are called upon for the carrying out of their military duties. •' WHAT ABOUT HAWKES'I | ■ ■ ; __. . j The Wellington Garrison Band won ! the Championship and also the Challenge Shield at the Palmerston North Band Contest of 1911. They used Hawkes' Excelsior Sonorous Band I Instruments —a complete set. In I the first test piece this noted Wellington Band wa& allotted the maximum number of points, the judge declaring that he had never heard such playing, and commending in eulogistic terms the tone Th» Wellington Tramway Band, ale« m Lng a complete set «f Hawkei' IseeMor Sonorous lattrtuiM^ttj;.'•;■•_'wo« the B Grade. The judge tongratalated this band on. their playing. These two successes in Grade A and Grtide B, on such a great occasion, .-.ire worthy wins for Hawkes', whose 'nstruments are pre-eminent all over the world. Bandsmen! Buy a set of Hawkes'—there are honours and valuable prizes to be won with them. Write for catalogue. Sole agents— The DRESDEN PIANO CO.? Ltd., Wellington. Local Represenitative: H. Inns, Daniell's Buildings. Queen j Street. Masterton. I

The cocksfoot harvest in the Alfredton district proved a failure this year.

About 3400 gallons of milk are being received daily at the Nkeaha cheesefactory.

The Express says that a commencement has been made with the pegging out of the route of the EketalmnftIhuraua private telephono line. Mr W. McOonk'ey, of Waipawa, has been appointed from twelve applicants to be caretaker at the Masterton raceeorurse.

The stewards of . the Masterton | Baeing Club decided on Saturday to buildj-a new totaJisatar house and to procure a new silent totalisator.

A smart lad with bicycle for paper ~ • round is advertised for.

The New Zealand Clothing 'Factory , publish'a new list of prices -in men's seasonable hats and ladies' boots and shoes.

A drag will leave the Masterton post offiee this evening ito convey memIksts of the Stonehenge Lodge, U. A.0.D., to Carterton.

.Mr H. T. Wood, chemist, Masterton, has a fine choice of cameras on sale. It is a great pleasure on a holiday tour to-be able to photograph places of interest and secure an album of pictures illustrating one's trip.

The Brethren of the Stonehehge Lodge, U.A.0.D., are requested to attend a special meeting to be held in the I>ruids' Hall to-morrow night. As. the business is of great importance, a full attendance is requested.

Messrs A. White and Co., hairdressers and tobacconists, invite the public to inspect the ,new and assorted stock' of requisites and presentation, goods, I'otr sale at prices to suit everybody.

Tenders for road construction and bridge erection, Tinui-Manawa road deviation, are invited by the Castlepoint County Council. Specifications j may be seen at the County office, or 1 at Messrs.Seatdn, Gladden, aria Pavitt, 't engineers .sairid-surveyors, Masterton j and Wellington. ■

Messrs G, Hyde and Co. elsewhere aninounce the arrival of a large shipment of the very latest English and Scottish productions in linoleums. The firm announce that they sell only linoleums that, have been given, ample time to dry hard, and the quality throughout as guaranteed.

Attention f6' >t! "jnen:fewi><the front page;k>f iMrs ( I %te/ofj£fot&^^ dressmaker ahd costumier,"' whose biisi- • r •Mas ?o£> Wale®".' 7 ,-: Hotel. Naylor of children's outfitting. - '."•'"'• '■ " ,' According to an exchange an ingenious inventor in America has succeeded: in,harnessing the sun. In New *' ,; Zealand we are content with harnessing the wind and succeed wonderfully ...•- well'.wiW such machines as .the, 1 'Samson;" wind mill. An announcemejit . concerning thj^''Samson" is'tmade.by Mr Albert J/si&rtoir, of in this issue, y ' ■•'■. ■ ,-■■.;;.",.. .:■

At Pahiatua to-moiTow, ..Messrs Abraham and Williams', Ltd., sell under instructions from -Messrs Smith and McSherry, . solicitors, for the Trustees in the estate of the late Wdl-v lia m Eedimani, two properties ia the Mangahao and'iMangabrie districts of 165 acres and 670 acres respectively," both well-improved, and only 4 miles from Konini raiiwav station. -

Ladies always dicL'iaaid. always will,, like to look neat aboui the feet. Smart ~. footwear is a necessity to her, and in , v ,, Mr J. Carpenter's announcement today, tihose wants are * rniet, j There lady readers.will find some stylish: shoes listed and priced attractively. The W..F;C.A. aire showing some, very smart inexpensive- .^sunshades.. Just the'(tilling for show -time. . Prices arc, on the leader page. A of valuable fmniiture is advertised for sale on the front page of this morning'siAge. It is English/'/ 1 - imported, and all in splendid order.' The list includes carved; inlaid sidel>oard, secretaire, dining-room suite of ■ chairs,- ; piano ..hy Krauss, foronzes, bookcasei Scott's novels, Italian bedstead and numerous other items. The articles are on view at 67 Essex Streets - . "'.